The Australian government has committed A$53-million to a new research initiative to boost the country’s critical minerals refining capability and support the development of new processing... 

Southern Africa remains one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions, pointed out Zimbabwean Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister Yeukai Simbanegavi at the recent Africa Energy Indaba... 

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Utilities and municipalities are facing a pivotal challenge as the country’s legacy power grid – engineered for... 

Leading South African independent power producer Anthem has announced that its giant 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project in the Free State has advanced to financial close after concluding... 

A large infrastructure investment at the Weir Alrode manufacturing facility in Gauteng has positioned the site as a global centre for the production of the company’s ENDURON Elite banana screens,... 

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) made progress toward its renewable-energy ambitions during the half-year, with construction of the 100 MW solar plant now complete and the... 

Having undertaken various infrastructure and process upgrades to increase production capacity, engineering company Weir is on track to reach 1 000 t/y of casting capacity at its Heavy Bay Foundry... 

Komati is the first of Eskom’s coal stations to stop operating. Eskom’s plans to repower and repurpose Komati include a solar facility and battery storage. There is also a trade school, an... 

Scatec and BTG Pactual Comercializadora de Energía are developing a 130 MW solar plant in Bogotá. 

Private sector investment in renewable energy and enterprise development has been highlighted by Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu in his State of the Province Address. Seriti Green was cited as an... 

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Implats is looking at solar for the Marula PGM mine and also the Impala Rustenburg operation, the company reported during a media roundtable on Thursday,... 

In the six months to December 31, South African platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Implats generated 180% improved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and... 

China on Thursday released a new economic decarbonisation plan that seeks to put its carbon intensity reduction programme back on track, mainly by relying on its booming renewable sector to limit... 

South Africa’s electricity market is evolving rapidly, shaped by a convergence of policy shifts, technological advances and growing global trade requirements. Yet, a persistent challenge is... 

Africa had an energy deficit, highlighted African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure Lerato Mataboge, on Wednesday. She was addressing the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, being held at the Cape... 

South Africa is seeking to expand its electricity transmission grid, which is a R450-billion challenge, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his keynote address at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, at... 

By: Adebayo Agbaje - Access to Energy, Business Development at Schneider Electric West Africa In a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), access to energy is cited as fundamental to... 

South Africa’s renewable-energy market is entering a decisive new phase in 2026, shaped by electricity reform, tightening grid capacity and changing project economics — with trader-led wheeling... 

By: Shabir Ahmed - Chief Industry Advisor for Energy & Resources at SAP Africa A clear message rang through the halls of the Cape Town International Convention Centre at this year’s Investing in... 

Independent power producer Globeleq has announced the completion of its acquisition from Norfund of a 51% equity stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC). The remaining 49% of LHPC is... 

Growthpoint Properties is expanding its Western Cape logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of the Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Cape... 

Takatso Sello. Senior Manager of Manufacturing, Nedbank Commercial Banking Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating... 

With the current foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spreading across most of South Africa, technology solutions provider Internet of Things Integration (IOTI) has developed a virtual fencing... 

By: Theo Sibiya Managing Partner at Kearney Africa 

Australia should invest in natural gas to lower energy prices, and review corporate tax levels to boost the nation's productivity over the coming years, Ross McEwan, chair of Australia's biggest... 

Mezzanine debt fund manager Vantage Capital and investment management firm Greenpoint Capital have made a R635-million investment in commercial and industrial solar and battery energy asset holding... 

Canadian uranium major Cameco has signed a C$2.6-billion long-term supply agreement with India’s Department of Atomic Energy, committing to deliver nearly 22-million pounds of uranium ore... 

The construction of an additional building as part of the Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank, Johannesburg, has been commenced by Concor. The four-basement, five-storey office development is set to... 

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high-performing South African retail assets with a R75-million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For the six months ended December 31, the board of... 

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers’ profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 

Despite the closure of some older steel mills, new investment in steel production is reshaping South Africa’s industry, says steel industry organisation Southern African Institute of Steel... 

Scatec has reached the commercial operational date for Phase 1 of the Obelisk project.  

A project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules 

Lesotho is one of the African countries most exposed to the deleterious effects of climate change. So pointed out Malintle Kheleli of Greening Women Enterprises, which is the flagship initiative of... 

Turnkey engineering, procurement and construction and information and communications technology company Pythagoras Infrastructure Group has completed the installation of seven offgrid smart poles... 

By: Andrew Middleton - CEO of GoSolr  "We were hoping to see a little bit more from this budget in terms of renewable incentives – nothing was added or enhanced. 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the strong focus on infrastructure investment, energy reform and private sector participation in the 2026 Budget Speech... 

Metals miner Teck Resources expects structural copper demand to outpace broader economic growth over the coming years, as electrification, digital infrastructure and urbanisation drive what it... 

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic... 

In this article, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) technical and policy manager Sim Khuluse writes that South Africa’s solar PV sector has entered a pivotal execution phase,...